The center effect in liver transplantation in the Eurotransplant region
This study demonstrates that funnel plots can be used for benchmarking purposes in LT. Case‐mix correction can be performed with the use of the ET‐DRI and sRRI. The center effect encompasses the entire complex process of preoperative work‐up, operation to follow‐up.
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Source: Transplant International - February 1, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Joris J. Blok, Jacob D. de Boer, Hein Putter, Xavier Rogiers, Markus O. Guba, Christian P. Strassburg, Undine Samuel, Bart van Hoek, Jaap F. Hamming, Andries E. Braat Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Early failure of kidney transplants in the current era —a national cohort study
Summary
Although short‐term outcome after kidney transplantation has improved, a small proportion of grafts are lost during the first year. We characterize in detail all early graft losses in the current era in a nationwide cohort of kidney transplant recipients. Altogether 2447 kidney transplantations, performed between June 2004 and October 2016, were included. All graft losses (return to dialysis or patient death) occurring during the first post‐transplant year were characterized. During the first post‐tranplant year, altogether 109 grafts were lost, 67 grafts failed, and 42 patients died. Fifty‐five per cent of...
Source: Transplant International - February 1, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Ilkka Helanter ä, Juulia Räihä, Patrik Finne, Marko Lempinen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Access to kidney transplantation in European adults aged 75 to 84 years and related outcomes: An analysis of the ERA ‐EDTA Registry database
In conclusion, in the European dialysis population aged ≥75‐84 years access to kidney transplantation is low, and allocation of kidney transplants remains a rare event. Though both are increasing with time and vary considerably between countries. The trend towards improved survival outcomes is encouraging. This information can aid informed decision‐making regarding treatment options.
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Source: Transplant International - January 31, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Maria Pippias, Vianda S Stel, Anneke Kramer, Jose M Abad Diez, Nuria Arest é‐Fosalba, Carole Ayav, Jadranka Buturovic, Fergus J Caskey, Frederic Collart, Cécile Couchoud, Johan De Meester, James G Heaf, Ilkka Helanterä, Marc H Hemmelder, Myrto Kostop Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Locoregional treatments before liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: A study from the European Liver Transplant Registry
ConclusionAdjusting for factors related to prognosis, disease severity and tumor aggressiveness, RFA was highly beneficial for overall and HCC‐specific survival. The effect may represent a selection of patients with favorable tumor biology; however, the treatment may be effective per se by halting tumor progression. Clinicaltrials. gov number: NCT02995096.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Transplant International)
Source: Transplant International - January 30, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Hans ‐Christian Pommergaard, Andreas Arendtsen Rostved, René Adam, Lau Caspar Thygesen, Mauro Salizzoni, Miguel Angel Gómez Bravo, Daniel Cherqui, Paolo De Simone, Karim Boudjema, Vincenzo Mazzaferro, Olivier Soubrane, Juan Carlos García‐Valdecasas Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Inflammatory and related biomarkers are associated with post ‐transplant diabetes mellitus in kidney recipients: a retrospective study
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Source: Transplant International - January 30, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
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Source: Transplant International - January 30, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Performance of existing risk scores around heart transplantation: validation study in a 4 ‐year cohort
ConclusionIn this single‐center cohort, existing heart failure risk scores were adequate to predict waiting‐list mortality. Post‐HTx mortality risk scores were not, except in the VAD subgroup.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Transplant International)
Source: Transplant International - January 30, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Lee S. Nguyen, Coutance Guillaume, Salima Ouldamar, Noel Zahr, Nicolas Brechot, Antonella Galeone, Adrien Bougle, Guillaume Lebreton, Pascal Leprince, Shaida Varnous Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The impact of kidney transplantation on insulin sensitivity
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Source: Transplant International - January 29, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Leon Bergfeld, Johannes Werzowa, Marcus S äemann, Manfred Hecking Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Correspondence regarding the impact of kidney transplantation on insulin sensitivity
Transplant International,Volume 31, Issue 4, Page 456-457, April 2018. (Source: Transplant International)
Source: Transplant International - January 29, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
International Medical Graduates and Unfilled positions in Abdominal transplant surgery fellowships in the US
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Source: Transplant International - January 25, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Francisco Schlottmann, David A. Gerber, Marco G Patti Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Applying Genomics in Heart Transplantation
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Source: Transplant International - January 24, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Brendan J. Keating, Alexandre C. Pereira, Michael Snyder, Brian D. Piening Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
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Transplant International,Volume 31, Issue 3, Page 278-290, March 2018. (Source: Transplant International)
Source: Transplant International - January 24, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Source Type: research
Impact of Cold Ischemia Time on the Outcomes of Kidneys with KDPI ≥ 85%: Mate Kidney Analysis
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Source: Transplant International - January 24, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Marcelo S Sampaio, Bhavna Chopra, Amy Tang, Kalathil K Sureshkumar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Liver “Lobe Neutrality” in the era of donor safety. Could “safe” be safer?
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Source: Transplant International - January 23, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Cristiano Quintini, Teresa Diago Uso, Masato Fujiki, Bijan Eghtesad, Giuseppe Iuppa, Federico Aucejo, Charlie Miller, Koji Hashimoto Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research
